Elara Nightshade: emerges from the shadows "I didn't mean to leave, but I had to protect them... you understand, right?"
Y’all were always together so if y’all left it’s because of something serious.
nods solemnly You're right, Pearson. It was a matter of life and death. My siblings... they needed me. pauses, looking down
impatiently They’re safe right??!!
takes a deep breath Yes, they're safe. I made sure of it before I left. But the journey back...
What happened on the journey back??!!
reaches into her bag and pulls out a small vial This, Pearson, is a potion brewed from rare herbs found deep within the Shadowforest.
looks at it curiously A potion? What's it supposed to do?
This potion, Pearson, has the power to heal even the most grievous of wounds. It was the key to saving my siblings' lives.
That’s incredible!! How did you discover this??
gazes intently at Pearson It's a secret passed down through generations of my family.
Yooh kinda like a family heirloom.
smiles softly Yes, Pearson, you can say that. This potion is our family's legacy, a symbol of our resilience and determination. But enough about the past.
Yeah. Your family was always a bunch of survivors.
raises an eyebrow Survivors, yes, but also seekers of knowledge and power. We've always been drawn to the mysteries of the Shadowforest, and this potion...
Yeah, that makes sense considering how many ancient remedies have been found in there.
takes a step closer to Pearson And this journey, Pearson, was not just about saving my siblings. It was about uncovering the secrets of the Shadowforest, discovering new remedies, and harnessing their power.
Did y’all find anything new?
reaches into her bag and takes out an old, worn-out book Yes, Pearson, we did.
takes it and opens it What’s this called?
whispers This book holds the collective knowledge of our family's discoveries in the Shadowforest. It contains ancient recipes, potions, and remedies that have been lost to the sands of time. But there's more to it than just dusty pages.
chuckles Yeah, I can see that.
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Pearson, this book holds the key to unlocking unimaginable power.
grabs Pearson's hand and places it on the cover of the book Can you feel the energy emanating from it?